RACEHORSE RED LION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20988, 26 September 1931, Page 7

RACEHORSE RED LION.

LIFE DISQUALIFICATION.

FOUR MEN EACH FINED £25.

PART-OWNER OUT FOR YEAR

DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE.

The inquiry into the ownership and training of the raceliorße Red Lion between the time he was sold by Mr. J. C. Gleeson. of Auckland, and his entry into the stable of A. Cook, Te Awamntu, was concluded by the Auckland District Committeo yesterday. Red Lion was purchased as a year ling in 1927 by Messrs J. C. and P 8 Gleeson for 1000 Guinea 3, but won only one race for them, at Menangle Park. Sydney, in August, 1929, the value being £42 Last April he was sold, thoi new owners being registered as A. K. McFarlane and P. H Livingstone, and running in the name of F. H. Livingstone he won two races at the Taumarunui meeting at Ellerslie in July, the combined value being £l4O

Following are the committee'? decisions:—

For breach of Rule 851 (1) (G) of the Rules of Racing the committee imposed fines of £25 each on Messrs. A. K McFar lane, J. C. Glee3on TI Morris and W Malyon.

'lliat the horse Ked Lion was sold by J C Gleeson to A. K. McFarlane in April. W3l. .and that during a period from April. 19.11. to June, 1931. prior to the horse being placed in the hands of A. Cook, trainer, the said horse was under the management, care, control or superintendence of one, L H. Wynyard, who in the list of disqualifications is disqualified for life.

That the said A. K. McFarlane is guilty of a breach of Rule 331 (1) (c) of the Rules of Racing, and of sub-clause (i) of the same provision, and that he be and is hereby disqualified for such offences for a period of twelve months as from April 21, 1931 That in terms of Rule 864 sub-section 2 of the Rules of Racing the horse Red Lion be and is hereby disqualified for life as from April 21, 1331 That L. H. Wynyard is guilty of a breach of Rule 351 (1) (n) of the Rules of Racing and that he be and is hereby disqualified for life.

Rule 331 (1) <G) states:—"Every peison commits a corrupt practice within the meaning of these rules who. in New Zealand or any other country, refuses to supply any information, or to make a written declaration (statutory or otherwise), or statement respecting any matter connected with racing, which the president, executive committee, stewards, committee, district committee, stipendiary stewards or racecourse inspectors require him to supply or make." Rule 351 (1) (c) states:—;' Every person commits a corrupt practice within the meaning of these rules who, in New Zealand or any other country, wilfully enters or staits, or causes or procures to be entered or started for any race, a horse which he knows or believes to be disqualified or not to be qualified to be entered or to start for such race; or wilfully enters a borse for a race unless entitled under these rules to do so." Sub-clause (i) states:—"Or knowingly employs or keepß in his employment any person whose name for the_ time being appears in the list of disqualifications in the official calendar: provided that a disqualified person shall not be debarred from obtaining employment unconnected with the training or running of horses." Sub-clause (n) states:—"ls guilty of any corrupt or fraudulent practice on the turf or in connection with the totalisator." Rule 364, sub-section 2, states:— Where the disqualification is of any person there shall also be entered in the list of disqualifications and notified in the official calendar: (a) the names of all horses owned by such person at the time the offence for which he was disqualified was committed, and all hoises in which he had any interest at that time; and (b) from time to time nil horses in which he acquires any interest during the term of his disqualification, or which at any time during that term are placed under his management. care, control or superintendence, and all horses which would be so entered and notified if they were known as aforesaid shall for all purposes of these niles be deemed to be so entered and notified, and every such entry and notification, whether actually made or deemed to be made, shall operate as disqualification of the horses affected for the term of such person's disqualification."

TRACK WORK AT EPSOM.

MOUNTAIN DELL AS SPRINTER. The tracks at Epsom were in very fair order yesterday, but a strong wind militated against fast times. Not many of the candidates were sent against the watch. Mountain Dell (L. Mitchell) worked lazily over a mile and a-half in 3.38. She ran the last couple of furlongs at a sound clip. Mountain Dell is being prepared for sprint racing at the Auckland Spring Meeting and in spite of her tight mark she should be capable of running a merry eight and ten furlongs.

Carl Mack (F. J. Smith) was not fully extended while trotting over two miles. He did his work well and when allowed to increase the speed on the last lap rolled into his task in fine style. Carl Mack has settled down to his work very steadily lately and he should race prominently in his Claudelands engagement. Cleao (G. Webb) paced resolutely over two miles. She was accompanied over the major portion of the last mile by The Triumph—Harvest Home colt (F. J. Smith), who gave a solid display. The pace was increased over the final six furlongs, the colt being eased a-quarter from home. Finishing up her task strongly. Cleao ran the last half-mile in 1.11 3-5. The mare stayed on well and may be a starter in the slow two miles race at Hamilton.

Tuuiatakuru (F. J. Smith) was given several rounds of solid pacing, running home smartly over the last three furlongs. When worked by himself Tnmatakuru is lazy and even when stepping along briskly will ease up if not kept up to his work. Tumatakuru is standing up to his tasks in good style and appears to be improving in stamina. Golden Huia (G. F. Lovegrove). accompanied by her half-sister (C. G. Lee) and Annie Emma (G. Stubbs). made a useful attempt over a mile and a-half. The three trotters went evenly and when the pace was increased over the final half-mile to n '2.35 gait, no mistakes wero made. Golden Huia had the advantage at the end, but Annie Emma was not driven right out. Golden Uuia's relative gavo a very promising display for a novice. Jock Binnen (F. J. Smith) rnn the first circuit of a mile and five furlongs at a 2.20 clip and was then steadied, although the trotter appeared anxious to maintain the speed all the way. When given his head again over the last three furlongs Jock Bingen trotted fast and accurately. He is in great order for forthcoming engagements.

La Triumph (E. Tuke) paced attractively over a mile and n-half and when allowed to increase the speed over the final circuit showed ft 2.20 gait La Triumph has furnished into a nice-looking filly, and is coming along promisingly in her work. She is inclined to be nervy when taken on the track, but once she gets used to company she will get over this defect. Stormy Mack (G. Webb) showed plenty of solidity while travelling over three circuits, although ho was not on a time mission The *AI Mack novice displayed a good turn of speed over the last five furlongs Stormy Mack is making good progress, and while ho will probably require racing experience, he should prove useful later on. Kincsclere. who durine the last few sea sons has performed creditably, especially in saddle, has joined F J. Smith's stable at Epsom The Advance pacer has put on n lot of condition eince he last appeared in public, and it will be some time before He is ready to display his best again. Through picking up a nail in one of her feet Etta Cole has been on the easy list for a couple of days, but the injury is not serious, and the Peterwah mare will soon resume duty again. Etta Cole will be handily placed in the two miles trotting events at Epsom next month.

TROTTING FIXTURES. October :i—Methven Trotting Club. October 10—Waikato Trotting Club. October 10—New Brighton Trotting Club October 21. 2t>—Auckland Trotting Club